The Dough Guys food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Stockport
The Dough Guys holds a 3: generally satisfactory. The takeaway met the legal standard, but the inspector recorded enough minor issues that it fell short of a good or very good rating.
The rating: 3 - Generally satisfactory
The rating dates from 19 January 2024, more than 2 years ago. A lot can change in a kitchen in that time, and a rating this old says more about the business then than now. Councils prioritise re-inspecting higher-risk premises, so a long gap often means the business is considered low-risk.
Address: 48 Buxton Road, Heaviley, Stockport, SK2 6NB
How it compares in Stockport
In Stockport, 82% of rated places manage a 5, so The Dough Guys sits behind roughly 1,980 nearby businesses. 4% of the borough shares its 3.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,727 | 82% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 253 | 12% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 89 | 4% | ← The Dough Guys | |
| 2 out of 5 | 28 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 12 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 637 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Generally satisfactory
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Generally satisfactory
- How well they manage food safety Generally satisfactory
An inspection scores three things: how food is handled, the physical condition of the premises, and how much the inspector trusts management to keep standards up. At The Dough Guys none of the three raised a concern, the overall rating is only ever as strong as its weakest area, so a clean sweep is what produces a high score.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to The Dough Guys, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 Idiotz Takeaway/sandwich shop | 133 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 September 2024 |
| Aquinas College School/college/university | 183 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 November 2024 |
| Asda Express Great Moor PFS Retailers - other | 398 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 March 2023 |
| Barm And Beyond Takeaway/sandwich shop | 418 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 November 2025 |
| Alma Lodge Hotel Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 June 2026 |
| Adswood Lodge Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 June 2026 |
| Blue Apple Catering Ltd Other catering premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 31 July 2024 |
| Bespoke Buns & Bakes Other catering premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 July 2023 |
Questions about The Dough Guys
What is The Dough Guys's food hygiene rating?
The Dough Guys has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5 (generally satisfactory), given by Stockport Council on 19 January 2024.
Is The Dough Guys safe to eat at?
A 3 means the takeaway met the legal standard, so it is lawful to eat there, but the inspector recorded issues that stopped it scoring higher. It is the middle of the scale.
When was The Dough Guys last inspected?
The Dough Guys was last inspected on 19 January 2024, more than 2 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Stockport Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at The Dough Guys?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Dough Guys compare to other places in Stockport?
82% of the 2,109 rated food businesses in Stockport hold the top rating of 5, while The Dough Guys holds a 3. 89 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Stockport Council inspects The Dough Guys and sets the rating; the Food Standards Agency publishes it. Neither the business nor this site can change a rating, a business that disagrees can appeal to its council, and can request a re-inspection once it has fixed the problems.
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